I got to this race to pick up my packet at 7am. I got great parking right in the mall just about 100 feet from the race site. It was very cold at 42 degrees. My allergies were kicking in. This race course was pretty even, not difficult at all. The course was around the streets near the mall. I didn't think much of the expo they had there, I just see anything worth going to look at or browse. There seemed to be a lot of port a pottys. After the race you wait in line to get your choice of pancakes or crepes with a piece of sausage. I got the crepes & they were delicious. There were tables with all kinds of toppings and syrup to use on them. I received a race shirt, I got a women's medium, it fits but they run small so if I do this run next year I will opt for the large.